The Business (2013–2018): Season 3, Episode 3 - Mia - full transcript
So I'm against prostitution?
That's ridiculous, Carpeaux.
I understand, Mia.
It seems absurd for me to sign that.
One day you'll understand.
You do what you have to do.
Perhaps Joana has the strength
to do what she has to,
but Karin has the courage
to do what only she can do.
-Are you really quitting Oceano Azul?
-Yes, I am.
-To do what?
-I don't know yet.
-I need to work again.
-Why?
Oscar lost much of my savings
in a poker game.
I'll be back when I'm rich.
Wait for me.
What's all I have to sell?
My ideas.
-Go away, Zanini, please.
-I'll go away when you're okay.
Until then,
I'm looking after you.
I know I don't need anybody,
but, I do need you.
-You bought back the club.
-I finally found what I wanted to buy.
Karin,
would you like to come home?
O NEGOCIO
Season III
Episode 3
MIA
Let's see yours, Lavinia.
That's so pretty!
Let's see yours, Sofia.
How colorful! Good work!
Let's see yours, Fefę.
I love it! Good work!
And yours, Mi?
MY NAME IS MIA
Oceano Azul, good morning.
Hi, this is Mia.
I work with Sonia Hoffman.
Yes?
Could you tell her
I called in sick with the flu?
-Sure. I'll let her know.
-Thanks. Bye.
Again?
-What?
-You're at it again?
Don't start, Bruna.
Didn't you lose six jobs
in the last few months?
-Is it my fault they're such a drag?
-Didn't you like this one?
I did, my boss was so cool.
But she quit.
Pass me my medication.
While you're in pajamas
popping antidepressants,
and playing videogames,
I'm off to work.
-Have a nice day.
-Thanks.
If we can't call it Oceano Azul,
let's switch Ocean for Lagoon.
That's Blue Lagoon.
-Good thinking. Above average, Cesar.
-That's a movie.
I know.
With Brooke Shields butt naked.
-How about Kaihalulu?
-What the hell is Kaihalulu?
It's a beach in Hawaii, Ariel.
I spent a great summer there
with Burt Reynolds.
How about
Shut Your Trap, Greta?
-How about Ariel The Idiot?
-How about Greta The Moron?
How about Blue? Just Blue. With
just B for a logo. Simple and classy.
While the club was closed,
I managed to get some clients,
to recover at least
part of the money Oscar lost.
-Sorry I'm late.
-No problem, child.
I had to take Oscar
to a dinner party.
I hadn't told my parents
Oscar and I had split up.
Now that I was back escorting,
it was important to act as a nice girl.
-It's a shame Oscar couldn't come.
-Yes.
I wanted to show him
my new Ray Conniff collection.
Only he likes Ray Conniff
more than me.
Yes, he loves Ray Conniff.
I'll cook him a special supper
with all his favorites.
-God help him if he doesn't come.
-All he does is work.
We need to have fun
once in a while.
-Exactly.
-I totally agree, Dad.
All the poor kid does is work.
He's crazy, he'll get sick.
Luna didn't think I could cook.
But I tried this recipe a lot
and made it just for her.
She admitted it would be great
if I hadn't burned it.
No worries, Zanini.
It's okay today.
I'm not worried.
-What is it, Zanini?
-Nothing.
You look so hot like that.
Dirty, sweaty, your hair in a mess.
-Seriously.
-Okay.
Magali, I've wanted to tell you this
for a long time.
Listen up.
But try not to burn the food.
Go ahead, Zanini.
Men have done
a lot of amazing things.
Built The Wall of China,
went to the moon, discovered the atom,
but never, ever, managed to be faithful
to one woman.
-You know that, right?
-Sure. Continue.
I'm the first faithful man.
Miguel de Cervantes
made history with his pen.
Franz Liszt with his piano.
I'll make history with my dick.
When people hear the name
Thomas Zanini they'll say,
the faithful guy?
I mean it, Magali.
I, Thomas Zanini,
do solemnly swear,
to be faithful forever and ever
to you, Magali.
Thanks, Monster. I'm impressed.
-Now you.
-Now me what?
-You need to swear too.
-What?
What do you mean?
To be faithful to me.
-I can't.
-How come?
That's as silly as swearing my nails
won't grow, or I won't catch a cold.
Magali, I swore.
You need to swear too.
I'm not swearing.
But I love you, okay?
Belize.
Eritrea.
Kiribati.
No.
Study harder, Mia.
No playing today, okay?
Go to your room.
Aren't you overdoing it?
Maybe if she were a regular kid,
but you know she isn't.
Yes, but she's so young.
Mozart was a kid when his dad
started teaching him.
Didn't he become
the greatest composer ever?
Honey, it's tough for me too.
But it's for her own good.
We have to do it.
One day, Mia will win
the Nobel prize.
I swear, Auntie.
I had fever all day long.
I'll go to work tomorrow
if I feel better.
Okay.
Bye.
Let's go for a walk.
You've been in here all day.
-Thanks, I don't want to go out.
-Why? It'll be fun.
-It won't be fun, it's boring.
-How do you know?
I know, it's always the same.
The same conversations,
same stories, same people.
Fine, Mia.
I forgot you're so superior.
I am not better than anyone.
-Call if you change your mind?
-Okay.
On my way home from dinner with
my parents, I couldn't stop laughing.
I could see Oscar
and Dad playing Ray Conniff.
Ray Conniff
made me miss him a lot.
Aren't you saying anything?
At least admit it's good.
-All I taste here is adultery.
-You're such a drama queen.
I haven't cheated on you yet.
And I may or may not.
I just can't swear to have sex only
with you. I take my oaths seriously.
Don't sweat it, okay?
You didn't put shrimp
in the sauce, did you?
Of course not.
You're allergic to shrimp.
Are you sure?
You read the label?
-The label?
-Yes, like I told you to.
I'm sure there's no shrimp.
I told you there's no...
SHRIMP
-Get my pills or I'll die.
-Where?
In the bathroom.
I swear I'll be faithful if you survive.
I swear.
Easy, baby, easy.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
This will never happen again.
Forgive me, my love.
The day before yesterday,
Daniel was seven.
Next year, he'll be ten.
How can that be?
Easy, Dad.
Two days ago was December 30.
Daniel was born on the 31st.
This year he's nine,
next year he'll be ten.
Very good. Next one.
Gentlemen always say the truth.
Villains always lie.
Spies sometimes say the truth
and sometimes lie.
We have three guys.
The first one says,
"I am a gentleman."
The second one says it's true.
The third one says, "I am a spy."
Who's who? Two minutes.
The first guy's the gentleman,
the second the spy,
and the third, the villain.
How about something harder?
You have two minutes.
Hi, Mia.
Here's Leandro and Paulinho.
Hi, Mia.
-Hi.
-Hi.
-What can I get you?
-A beer?
-Great.
-Same for me.
-Have a seat.
-Thanks.
I'll be right back.
Mia, stop whining.
Try to have a little fun.
-Have fun?
-Yes, how hard is that?
Here's what'll happen.
We take them the beer,
Paulinho cracks a dumb joke,
you and Leandro laugh, I don't.
Leandro wants to watch a movie,
you switch off the lights,
you make out,
and go to your room.
Paulinho makes fun of that.
I don't laugh again.
He'll try to hug me, then he'll try to
kiss me and I'll think that's funny.
He'll be mad at me,
complains to Leandro,
who complains to you
and you to me.
-That's what'll happen.
-You're crazy.
Where were you two?
Harvesting the barley?
How about a movie?
-You got "Project X"?
-Yes. Play that.
I'll get the light.
After a quick makeover,
the club reopened with a party,
with a lot of music,
a lot of drinks, a lot of girls,
and very few clients.
There'd be a bigger turnout
if I had drained an abscess.
-They're all at La Fontaine's party.
-We're has-beens.
What now?
What do we do?
-I know what.
-What?
We tell everybody
Karin's escorting again.
-I'm not escorting.
-Listen, Karin.
We'll throw a party to raffle
your first comeback job.
-Your second virginity.
-Ariel, please.
Seriously, we give each guest
a complimentary cigar.
Your name will be inserted
in one of them.
Whoever gets that cigar
wins a night with you.
I always said poor people
like spending money.
But rich people,
rich people like winning.
Great idea.
But I'm not escorting again.
Why not, Karin?
They're all asking for you.
They all say you were the very best.
They all want you to come back.
Remember the tennis player Borg?
He was great when he retired.
He didn't win one game
when he came back.
Balls are all that tennis
and hustling have in common.
Ariel, for the last time,
my time is over, period.
-I have another idea.
-What?
Have you heard about connectors
from Mavens and Salesmen?
We need to attract people who attract
others. Very influential people.
Leave it up to me.
The next day, Karin invited some
of her best connected clients,
to have a drink at the club.
Plus a month of free dues
and free drinks.
While Karin tried to get clients
back in the club,
I tried to get Oscar
back in my life.
What's the most important thing
any society needs?
-You.
-Discipline?
No. You?
-Curiosity?
-No again.
-You.
-Sexual desire?
No, that's the second
most important thing.
The most important thing
is laziness.
The impulse
that makes a man successful,
is the same that makes him
stay in bed ten more minutes.
That impulse makes you avoid
unnecessary effort,
making you more efficient.
If humanity weren't lazy
we'd still be living in caves,
hunting saber-toothed tigers
to have something to eat.
So it's thanks to laziness,
we can order pizza online.
Great lecture. Congratulations.
It was good, right?
You should see what I'm writing.
"The art of negotiating.
How to be great in business."
Cool.
One of the best techniques
is making your target trip,
and fall before entering
the hall with you,
to make them insecure
and vulnerable. Cool?
Excellent.
-So how are you doing?
-I'm fine. And you?
I'm happy doing lectures.
I hope to make some money.
Meanwhile, Yuri's letting me
share his place.
Yes, he told me.
-Listen, I need a favor.
-Yes?
I need you to make my parents
think we're dating.
Why?
I'm escorting again.
I need to keep up appearances.
-Sorry, Luna. I can't.
-Just for a while.
-I won't be another Yuri.
-Please?
I don't know.
I'll think about it.
-I miss you. You know that?
-I miss you too.
While Karin tried
to attract more clients,
and I tried
to get Oscar back in my life,
Magali tried not to attract anyone.
I'm bored, Sonia, so bored.
I don't know what to do.
Let's go for a walk
and have some coffee.
No coffee, I swore
to be faithful on Zanini's life.
What does that have to do
with anything?
Simple, having coffee
makes me want to smoke.
Smoking makes me feel
like drinking.
Drinking makes me feel
like dancing and having sex.
-And I'll kill Zanini.
-Magali!
I need to kill time some other way,
go somewhere I won't risk having sex.
Sometimes, I go to my college
but I just can't go inside.
Do your parents know?
No, I pretend I'm going
to school but I don't.
-Where do you go?
-It depends. To the park, the library.
Sometimes, to a toy store next to the
school, to play videogames all day.
-Why not tell your parents?
-My poor dad.
What do you enjoy doing?
-No idea.
-What would you like to do?
No idea.
What do you feel
is important to you?
No idea.
Is that a prescription?
Sertraline?
-Good morning.
-Hi.
Your aunt's here.
You have 5 minutes to get ready
and come to work.
I'm sick, Aunt.
You'll lose your job and I won't help
pay your rent. Is that clear?
Do you want to go back
to your parents in Veranopolis?
-Here, Aunt.
-Thanks.
-Can I ask you something?
-Yes.
Why did you stay at Carpeaux?
Why you didn't go to Joana's club?
She asked me to stay.
And she's right, I'm advancing.
And you could too
if you stop missing work.
Now go get me
the spreadsheet you owe me.
Yes.
Mia, I almost forgot.
Joana's things are in that box.
Please ask the driver
to take them to the club.
-Sure. Is this the address?
-Yes, that's it.
No problem.
-Yes?
-I'm Mia delivering Karin's stuff.
One moment.
-Hi, Mia.
-Hi.
-I'll take that.
-Your personal items.
-Thanks. How are you?
-I'm good.
-Good morning.
-Hi girls.
-Nice club.
-Want a tour?
This way.
I always had to wear
whatever he brought me.
And my hair had to be like this.
He never called me Karin.
Just Claudia.
Claudia?
Yes and I met him one day
with a woman,
wearing the exact same outfit
he brought me.
Her hair was done
just like he asked me to do.
I found out her name's Claudia
and she's his wife.
Unbelievable.
He cheated on her with her?
-Right.
-What a nutcase.
-I've had all kinds of clients.
-Did you like escorting?
I liked the challenge
of letting a stranger in,
and making his evening
the most unforgettable ever.
I liked having
a new experience every day,
unexpected, unpredictable,
I enjoyed the sex.
Was it good?
I discovered everything
about my body hustling, Mia.
I explored my sexuality fully,
I tried every form of pleasure.
Yes, it was good.
I think you're the first person
I'm telling this.
A refill?
-Who's that?
-Sonia's niece.
Sonia's niece?
Yes, she worked for Karin
at Oceano Azul.
Sonia's niece?
Who would've guessed?
It's the genetic roulette.
-Where's my money, Livia?
-Don't you say hello?
Hello. Now answer me.
Where's my share
of Sid Carvalho's settlement?
That's why I'm calling.
I haven't divorced Sid yet.
So divorce him.
How long have you been married?
I need a proper divorce.
One that'll make me rich.
Yes, I want that too.
I need to tell you my plan,
but has to be in person.
Where, Livia? Where?
Okay. Okay, Mom. Love you.
-Mom wants to cook you some dinner.
-Really? When?
-Today.
-Today?
Yes, if you don't want to go,
I'll make up some excuse.
But I made up one
the other day.
-So it will be nice to show up today.
-Really, Luna?
Come on, Oscar.
Why not? You'll have fun.
-I don't know.
-They'll be happy to see you.
-Come on. Please?
-Okay.
While I was willing to do anything
to get my life back with Oscar,
Magali was willing to do anything
to control her urge to have sex.
So she signed up for a class.
THE RELIGIOUS ART
OF THE RENAISSANCE
We must be the only people under fifty,
who are interested in religious art.
-I'm not interested in religious art.
-You're not?
No, I'm interested in the professor.
I take all his classes.
-Really? Why?
-You'll see.
Good afternoon.
How are we today?
I hope you'll enjoy this class,
because during the time
we spend together,
we'll be seeing
a lot of beautiful things.
There's no room for ugliness
in Renaissance Art.
Just beautiful art.
Absolutely beautiful art.
-He's beautiful.
-Yeah. He's Mr. Beautiful.
Okay then, let's get started.
Open your brochures.
That evening,
Ariel went to meet Livia.
Livia?
-Clara. Hi. How are you?
-How are you?
Fine, how are you?
-Fine. How's Sid and the kid?
-They are fine, thank you.
-Tell Sid Grandma's upset.
-She is?
He's the only grandson
she never sees.
He works too much.
But don't worry, I'll scold him.
Are you alone?
Yes, I'm having a drink
to relax a little.
Why don't you join me
and my friends?
-I was just leaving.
-Good evening ladies.
Livia pretended
she didn't know Ariel.
Son of a bitch!
Damn it!
Think about it, Oscar.
What's our favorite movie?
"The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai."
We both like basketball,
we live in the same place.
Now you make believe
you're dating Luna like I did.
-Are we the same person?
-What's that, Yuri?
What if we're the same guy
living in two bodies?
Aren't we getting closer,
looking more like each other?
-What if it's The Big Fusion?
-What fusion?
The Big Fusion, two guys asleep
in separate bodies,
who become one body
when they wake up.
That's disgusting, Yuri.
I'll never be you.
I don't like Buckaroo Banzai.
-You think you don't.
-See you, Yuri.
This is amazing.
I have all of them, Oscar.
Which is your favorite?
-I don't know. They're all good.
-Make a guess, Oscar.
Which would you take
to a deserted island?
I'd take this one.
"Bésame mucho" in Brazil.
You like it more
than "Supersonico"?
I think so.
More than "Among Friends"?
Enough about that, Dad.
Let's change the subject.
I've had it with Ray Conniff.
You're not a fan, honey.
I bet Oscar's not bored.
Of course not, I'd talk about
his music all night long.
We could, but we won't.
Let's talk about something else.
Anything else.
-Fine, how about grandkids?
-Grandkids?
Yes, when can I have one, Oscar?
-I don't know. We'll see.
-None of that either, Dad.
-Why not?
-Because.
-Okay, don't get upset.
-I'm not upset.
How's work, Oscar?
Being a VP must be a drag.
-Don't remind me.
-At least it pays well?
Yes, that it does.
She humiliated me, Cesar.
I was humiliated.
Why would she?
No idea, that doesn't matter.
What matters is my revenge.
Leave it alone, Ariel.
A good life is the best payback.
The best payback is a good life?
Dumbest thing I ever heard.
Why?
She humiliated me,
she made a fool of me,
and we're even, is that it?
That's ridiculous.
What's going on, Karin?
Where are our clients?
Weren't you going to call
some contacts,
to fill the club up
with who knows who?
-Calm down, it's not that easy.
-You know what to do, right?
-What?
-Start escorting again.
Really, Ariel? Forget it.
I'm not escorting again.
Why not? Why?
Why do women have to be so crazy?
Why?
-Let's go to the movies?
-No, thanks.
Okay.
-Bye.
-Bye.
Hi, my name is Vicky.
I'd like to place an ad.
I thought Dad would never stop
talking about Ray Conniff.
Guess what
we can talk about next time.
-I've had it, Luna.
-With what?
-Pretending we're dating.
-Fine, then let's stop pretending.
Let's be a real couple.
I don't want to go back
to being a gigolo and a loser.
Don't say that
about the man I love.
I love you too. But I need to be rich
first. That's important to me.
I just need more time.
Will you wait for me? Please?
Alright then. No problem.
I will wait for you.
-You swear?
-I swear.
So I told Catia
she couldn't work like that.
That it wasn't right.
You know what she said? Nothing.
What could she say? Nothing.
She wouldn't dare say a thing.
-But she kept quiet. She's no fool.
-I'll be right back, Aunt.
-Hello.
-Hello. Vicky?
-Hello.
-Yes. Speaking.
She is Bellini's Mary Magdalene.
Observe the folded arms.
It's like if she's trying
to hide her bosom.
It looks like she is trying
to suffocate her sensuality.
It's precisely that blend
of prudishness and sex,
that makes her one of the most
attractive women, in the history of art.
This painting is just beautiful.
Mister beautiful
can't take his eyes off you.
-I know. I have to do something.
-Ask him out?
I'd love to, but I can't.
Sorry, Ariel. I had to do that.
If Sid heard I was meeting
another guy at a bar last night,
I wouldn't get a dime
for divorcing him.
-What do you want?
-Help me to carry out my plan.
If it works,
he'll reach an agreement with me,
pay me a huge settlement,
and you'll get your share.
-Fine. What do I do?
-Hit me.
Hit you?
Yes, and I'll tell the cops
it was Sid who hit me.
Livia, you deserve
a good thrashing.
But now, the last thing
I wanna do is help you.
Damn! I'm stuck in the middle
of a paradox.
-Who is it?
-Vicky.
Come in.
It's okay, Livia. Tell me all about it.
What happened?
It was Ariel. Ariel, my ex-pimp.
That son of a bitch.
He's stalking me.
I don't know what else to do.
Can you believe Michelangelo
despised the emotions?
He said that genuine art
never made anyone shed a tear.
But when I see the Sistine Chapel,
I do shed a tear.
You know why?
Because it's beautiful.
See you next time.
Is your friend okay?
She walked out of my class.
She's fine, she just decided
not to continue.
She did? But why?
-You want to know why?
-Sure.
She's married.
-What's the problem?
-You're the problem.
-Renata, do me a favor.
-Yes?
-I need a student's email.
-Sure.
Greta, can I have a beer?
I'll have one more
before going to the club.
-Sid.
-Son of a bitch!
Livia!
-What's going on?
-It's him. He hit me.
-What? Are you insane?
-Stay away from me.
-I swear I never touched her.
-Yeah? Look at his hand.
Look at my face.
Look at his hand. You beast!
Stop lying, Livia!
You'll never see you son again.
Never again. You beast.
This world is full of bastards.
And they are everywhere.
Except in this crappy club.
Damn it, Karin.
Where are those clients?
Damn it!
Didn't you offer those
hotshots a month free?
Why didn't they come?
Even for free?
It's like an empty restaurant.
Nobody goes to an empty place.
-We're totally out of style.
-How do we get back in style?
We need something new
and exclusive.
-Like what?
-I don't know yet.
Mia woke up thinking about
what she did the day before.
She showered,
had breakfast,
and went out.
And forgot to take her pills.
Hi.
Sorry, I got an email saying,
my German Metaphysics class
was here, but I guess not.
No, no, your class is actually
right here, and right now, with me.
We have a limited amount
of time to live,
and also a limited number
of heartbeats.
We can't increase
the amount of time we live,
but we can increase
our heartbeats.
That's what art is for, Magali.
And of all the works of art, the most
beautiful, the most beautiful of all,
the most beautiful
in the entire world is you.
You are beautiful.
Very beautiful.
-I can't.
-Why not?
I swore on my partner's life.
He could die if I cheat on him.
Perfect.
Don't feel bad, honey.
Oscar was great.
But you're too good for him.
You're wonderful and I know
you'll find someone much better.
No, Mom, I'll have nothing
to do with men for a while.
I'll focus on my job
and educating myself,
hanging out with my girlfriends,
travel, anything but dating guys.
Instead of being the nice girl
with a family and a fiancé,
I was the nice girl
who discarded love and sex.
Don't overdo it, honey.
We need sex once in a while.
I need to freshen up a little.
I'll be right back.
Of all the lies I ever told my parents,
that was the hardest.
Because it wasn't really a lie.
Oscar and I had really split up.
To clear up my mind,
I went behind the restaurant,
to get some not so fresh air.
-You shouldn't smoke.
-Sorry, I'll put it out.
You'd better.
I just need to relax.
I'm leaving.
How can you smoke this?
-I'm leaving. Can you just drop it?
-No way.
Promise never to smoke
this crap again.
-Fine. I promise, okay?
-Okay.
-Still want to relax?
-What?
This is top quality.
See the difference?
This is good stuff.
You really scared me.
I couldn't see a girl like you
smoking that crap.
You work here?
I supply the restaurant
with my organic produce.
-Really?
-Yes.
Even the weed is organic.
But I don't sell weed.
-What a shame.
-Right.
But if you liked the weed,
try the tomatoes.
Thanks.
I should get going.
Don't forget you promised
not to smoke any of that crap.
I won't.
That same day,
Sid's attorney phoned Ariel,
offering a lot of money
to testify in court,
that Sid hadn't assaulted Livia,
but Ariel instead.
To which Ariel sighed and said:
My friend, no man on Earth
is capable of knocking me out.
Mia.
Mia!
-Sorry, Aunt, I got distracted.
-Are those copies ready?
Aunt, I need to go.
I'll phone you.
-Where are you going?
-I'll explain later.
Mia!
When I told you how I felt
about servicing my clients,
I only mentioned the good side,
but there's also a bad side.
I paid a very high price
for choosing this path.
I don't care.
I'm willing to pay the price.
I almost cheated on you today.
-Why are you telling me this?
-I came to a conclusion.
-What conclusion?
-I can only be faithful by having sex.
Are you insane?
What do you mean?
I need to escort again.
That isn't cheating, right?
I'll satisfy my urge by working
and will continue faithful to you.
It's the only way
I can be faithful to you. I love you.
The next day,
Livia went to see Ariel.
Hi, Ariel.
-What do you want, Livia?
-I made a fine deal with Sid.
I'll withdraw the charges
and get a great settlement.
-Would you like a drink?
-No, thank you.
-I'm glad you're back, Magali.
-We're a team again.
We just need one more thing.
Clients.
I have an idea
to get our clients back.
-What idea?
-Introducing a new Karin.
-A new Karin?
-What's that supposed to mean?
Didn't you say
our clients want me back?
Yes, but you refuse to.
And I'm not escorting again.
I need a girl to replace me.
A younger, prettier girl,
who's better in the sack.
A girl that's trained
to provide pleasure.
One that's not available now,
the country's most exclusive escort.
Her first job will be raffled here at a
party, only for the créme de la créme.
So, who's this new Karin?
End of episode 3
That's ridiculous, Carpeaux.
I understand, Mia.
It seems absurd for me to sign that.
One day you'll understand.
You do what you have to do.
Perhaps Joana has the strength
to do what she has to,
but Karin has the courage
to do what only she can do.
-Are you really quitting Oceano Azul?
-Yes, I am.
-To do what?
-I don't know yet.
-I need to work again.
-Why?
Oscar lost much of my savings
in a poker game.
I'll be back when I'm rich.
Wait for me.
What's all I have to sell?
My ideas.
-Go away, Zanini, please.
-I'll go away when you're okay.
Until then,
I'm looking after you.
I know I don't need anybody,
but, I do need you.
-You bought back the club.
-I finally found what I wanted to buy.
Karin,
would you like to come home?
O NEGOCIO
Season III
Episode 3
MIA
Let's see yours, Lavinia.
That's so pretty!
Let's see yours, Sofia.
How colorful! Good work!
Let's see yours, Fefę.
I love it! Good work!
And yours, Mi?
MY NAME IS MIA
Oceano Azul, good morning.
Hi, this is Mia.
I work with Sonia Hoffman.
Yes?
Could you tell her
I called in sick with the flu?
-Sure. I'll let her know.
-Thanks. Bye.
Again?
-What?
-You're at it again?
Don't start, Bruna.
Didn't you lose six jobs
in the last few months?
-Is it my fault they're such a drag?
-Didn't you like this one?
I did, my boss was so cool.
But she quit.
Pass me my medication.
While you're in pajamas
popping antidepressants,
and playing videogames,
I'm off to work.
-Have a nice day.
-Thanks.
If we can't call it Oceano Azul,
let's switch Ocean for Lagoon.
That's Blue Lagoon.
-Good thinking. Above average, Cesar.
-That's a movie.
I know.
With Brooke Shields butt naked.
-How about Kaihalulu?
-What the hell is Kaihalulu?
It's a beach in Hawaii, Ariel.
I spent a great summer there
with Burt Reynolds.
How about
Shut Your Trap, Greta?
-How about Ariel The Idiot?
-How about Greta The Moron?
How about Blue? Just Blue. With
just B for a logo. Simple and classy.
While the club was closed,
I managed to get some clients,
to recover at least
part of the money Oscar lost.
-Sorry I'm late.
-No problem, child.
I had to take Oscar
to a dinner party.
I hadn't told my parents
Oscar and I had split up.
Now that I was back escorting,
it was important to act as a nice girl.
-It's a shame Oscar couldn't come.
-Yes.
I wanted to show him
my new Ray Conniff collection.
Only he likes Ray Conniff
more than me.
Yes, he loves Ray Conniff.
I'll cook him a special supper
with all his favorites.
-God help him if he doesn't come.
-All he does is work.
We need to have fun
once in a while.
-Exactly.
-I totally agree, Dad.
All the poor kid does is work.
He's crazy, he'll get sick.
Luna didn't think I could cook.
But I tried this recipe a lot
and made it just for her.
She admitted it would be great
if I hadn't burned it.
No worries, Zanini.
It's okay today.
I'm not worried.
-What is it, Zanini?
-Nothing.
You look so hot like that.
Dirty, sweaty, your hair in a mess.
-Seriously.
-Okay.
Magali, I've wanted to tell you this
for a long time.
Listen up.
But try not to burn the food.
Go ahead, Zanini.
Men have done
a lot of amazing things.
Built The Wall of China,
went to the moon, discovered the atom,
but never, ever, managed to be faithful
to one woman.
-You know that, right?
-Sure. Continue.
I'm the first faithful man.
Miguel de Cervantes
made history with his pen.
Franz Liszt with his piano.
I'll make history with my dick.
When people hear the name
Thomas Zanini they'll say,
the faithful guy?
I mean it, Magali.
I, Thomas Zanini,
do solemnly swear,
to be faithful forever and ever
to you, Magali.
Thanks, Monster. I'm impressed.
-Now you.
-Now me what?
-You need to swear too.
-What?
What do you mean?
To be faithful to me.
-I can't.
-How come?
That's as silly as swearing my nails
won't grow, or I won't catch a cold.
Magali, I swore.
You need to swear too.
I'm not swearing.
But I love you, okay?
Belize.
Eritrea.
Kiribati.
No.
Study harder, Mia.
No playing today, okay?
Go to your room.
Aren't you overdoing it?
Maybe if she were a regular kid,
but you know she isn't.
Yes, but she's so young.
Mozart was a kid when his dad
started teaching him.
Didn't he become
the greatest composer ever?
Honey, it's tough for me too.
But it's for her own good.
We have to do it.
One day, Mia will win
the Nobel prize.
I swear, Auntie.
I had fever all day long.
I'll go to work tomorrow
if I feel better.
Okay.
Bye.
Let's go for a walk.
You've been in here all day.
-Thanks, I don't want to go out.
-Why? It'll be fun.
-It won't be fun, it's boring.
-How do you know?
I know, it's always the same.
The same conversations,
same stories, same people.
Fine, Mia.
I forgot you're so superior.
I am not better than anyone.
-Call if you change your mind?
-Okay.
On my way home from dinner with
my parents, I couldn't stop laughing.
I could see Oscar
and Dad playing Ray Conniff.
Ray Conniff
made me miss him a lot.
Aren't you saying anything?
At least admit it's good.
-All I taste here is adultery.
-You're such a drama queen.
I haven't cheated on you yet.
And I may or may not.
I just can't swear to have sex only
with you. I take my oaths seriously.
Don't sweat it, okay?
You didn't put shrimp
in the sauce, did you?
Of course not.
You're allergic to shrimp.
Are you sure?
You read the label?
-The label?
-Yes, like I told you to.
I'm sure there's no shrimp.
I told you there's no...
SHRIMP
-Get my pills or I'll die.
-Where?
In the bathroom.
I swear I'll be faithful if you survive.
I swear.
Easy, baby, easy.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
This will never happen again.
Forgive me, my love.
The day before yesterday,
Daniel was seven.
Next year, he'll be ten.
How can that be?
Easy, Dad.
Two days ago was December 30.
Daniel was born on the 31st.
This year he's nine,
next year he'll be ten.
Very good. Next one.
Gentlemen always say the truth.
Villains always lie.
Spies sometimes say the truth
and sometimes lie.
We have three guys.
The first one says,
"I am a gentleman."
The second one says it's true.
The third one says, "I am a spy."
Who's who? Two minutes.
The first guy's the gentleman,
the second the spy,
and the third, the villain.
How about something harder?
You have two minutes.
Hi, Mia.
Here's Leandro and Paulinho.
Hi, Mia.
-Hi.
-Hi.
-What can I get you?
-A beer?
-Great.
-Same for me.
-Have a seat.
-Thanks.
I'll be right back.
Mia, stop whining.
Try to have a little fun.
-Have fun?
-Yes, how hard is that?
Here's what'll happen.
We take them the beer,
Paulinho cracks a dumb joke,
you and Leandro laugh, I don't.
Leandro wants to watch a movie,
you switch off the lights,
you make out,
and go to your room.
Paulinho makes fun of that.
I don't laugh again.
He'll try to hug me, then he'll try to
kiss me and I'll think that's funny.
He'll be mad at me,
complains to Leandro,
who complains to you
and you to me.
-That's what'll happen.
-You're crazy.
Where were you two?
Harvesting the barley?
How about a movie?
-You got "Project X"?
-Yes. Play that.
I'll get the light.
After a quick makeover,
the club reopened with a party,
with a lot of music,
a lot of drinks, a lot of girls,
and very few clients.
There'd be a bigger turnout
if I had drained an abscess.
-They're all at La Fontaine's party.
-We're has-beens.
What now?
What do we do?
-I know what.
-What?
We tell everybody
Karin's escorting again.
-I'm not escorting.
-Listen, Karin.
We'll throw a party to raffle
your first comeback job.
-Your second virginity.
-Ariel, please.
Seriously, we give each guest
a complimentary cigar.
Your name will be inserted
in one of them.
Whoever gets that cigar
wins a night with you.
I always said poor people
like spending money.
But rich people,
rich people like winning.
Great idea.
But I'm not escorting again.
Why not, Karin?
They're all asking for you.
They all say you were the very best.
They all want you to come back.
Remember the tennis player Borg?
He was great when he retired.
He didn't win one game
when he came back.
Balls are all that tennis
and hustling have in common.
Ariel, for the last time,
my time is over, period.
-I have another idea.
-What?
Have you heard about connectors
from Mavens and Salesmen?
We need to attract people who attract
others. Very influential people.
Leave it up to me.
The next day, Karin invited some
of her best connected clients,
to have a drink at the club.
Plus a month of free dues
and free drinks.
While Karin tried to get clients
back in the club,
I tried to get Oscar
back in my life.
What's the most important thing
any society needs?
-You.
-Discipline?
No. You?
-Curiosity?
-No again.
-You.
-Sexual desire?
No, that's the second
most important thing.
The most important thing
is laziness.
The impulse
that makes a man successful,
is the same that makes him
stay in bed ten more minutes.
That impulse makes you avoid
unnecessary effort,
making you more efficient.
If humanity weren't lazy
we'd still be living in caves,
hunting saber-toothed tigers
to have something to eat.
So it's thanks to laziness,
we can order pizza online.
Great lecture. Congratulations.
It was good, right?
You should see what I'm writing.
"The art of negotiating.
How to be great in business."
Cool.
One of the best techniques
is making your target trip,
and fall before entering
the hall with you,
to make them insecure
and vulnerable. Cool?
Excellent.
-So how are you doing?
-I'm fine. And you?
I'm happy doing lectures.
I hope to make some money.
Meanwhile, Yuri's letting me
share his place.
Yes, he told me.
-Listen, I need a favor.
-Yes?
I need you to make my parents
think we're dating.
Why?
I'm escorting again.
I need to keep up appearances.
-Sorry, Luna. I can't.
-Just for a while.
-I won't be another Yuri.
-Please?
I don't know.
I'll think about it.
-I miss you. You know that?
-I miss you too.
While Karin tried
to attract more clients,
and I tried
to get Oscar back in my life,
Magali tried not to attract anyone.
I'm bored, Sonia, so bored.
I don't know what to do.
Let's go for a walk
and have some coffee.
No coffee, I swore
to be faithful on Zanini's life.
What does that have to do
with anything?
Simple, having coffee
makes me want to smoke.
Smoking makes me feel
like drinking.
Drinking makes me feel
like dancing and having sex.
-And I'll kill Zanini.
-Magali!
I need to kill time some other way,
go somewhere I won't risk having sex.
Sometimes, I go to my college
but I just can't go inside.
Do your parents know?
No, I pretend I'm going
to school but I don't.
-Where do you go?
-It depends. To the park, the library.
Sometimes, to a toy store next to the
school, to play videogames all day.
-Why not tell your parents?
-My poor dad.
What do you enjoy doing?
-No idea.
-What would you like to do?
No idea.
What do you feel
is important to you?
No idea.
Is that a prescription?
Sertraline?
-Good morning.
-Hi.
Your aunt's here.
You have 5 minutes to get ready
and come to work.
I'm sick, Aunt.
You'll lose your job and I won't help
pay your rent. Is that clear?
Do you want to go back
to your parents in Veranopolis?
-Here, Aunt.
-Thanks.
-Can I ask you something?
-Yes.
Why did you stay at Carpeaux?
Why you didn't go to Joana's club?
She asked me to stay.
And she's right, I'm advancing.
And you could too
if you stop missing work.
Now go get me
the spreadsheet you owe me.
Yes.
Mia, I almost forgot.
Joana's things are in that box.
Please ask the driver
to take them to the club.
-Sure. Is this the address?
-Yes, that's it.
No problem.
-Yes?
-I'm Mia delivering Karin's stuff.
One moment.
-Hi, Mia.
-Hi.
-I'll take that.
-Your personal items.
-Thanks. How are you?
-I'm good.
-Good morning.
-Hi girls.
-Nice club.
-Want a tour?
This way.
I always had to wear
whatever he brought me.
And my hair had to be like this.
He never called me Karin.
Just Claudia.
Claudia?
Yes and I met him one day
with a woman,
wearing the exact same outfit
he brought me.
Her hair was done
just like he asked me to do.
I found out her name's Claudia
and she's his wife.
Unbelievable.
He cheated on her with her?
-Right.
-What a nutcase.
-I've had all kinds of clients.
-Did you like escorting?
I liked the challenge
of letting a stranger in,
and making his evening
the most unforgettable ever.
I liked having
a new experience every day,
unexpected, unpredictable,
I enjoyed the sex.
Was it good?
I discovered everything
about my body hustling, Mia.
I explored my sexuality fully,
I tried every form of pleasure.
Yes, it was good.
I think you're the first person
I'm telling this.
A refill?
-Who's that?
-Sonia's niece.
Sonia's niece?
Yes, she worked for Karin
at Oceano Azul.
Sonia's niece?
Who would've guessed?
It's the genetic roulette.
-Where's my money, Livia?
-Don't you say hello?
Hello. Now answer me.
Where's my share
of Sid Carvalho's settlement?
That's why I'm calling.
I haven't divorced Sid yet.
So divorce him.
How long have you been married?
I need a proper divorce.
One that'll make me rich.
Yes, I want that too.
I need to tell you my plan,
but has to be in person.
Where, Livia? Where?
Okay. Okay, Mom. Love you.
-Mom wants to cook you some dinner.
-Really? When?
-Today.
-Today?
Yes, if you don't want to go,
I'll make up some excuse.
But I made up one
the other day.
-So it will be nice to show up today.
-Really, Luna?
Come on, Oscar.
Why not? You'll have fun.
-I don't know.
-They'll be happy to see you.
-Come on. Please?
-Okay.
While I was willing to do anything
to get my life back with Oscar,
Magali was willing to do anything
to control her urge to have sex.
So she signed up for a class.
THE RELIGIOUS ART
OF THE RENAISSANCE
We must be the only people under fifty,
who are interested in religious art.
-I'm not interested in religious art.
-You're not?
No, I'm interested in the professor.
I take all his classes.
-Really? Why?
-You'll see.
Good afternoon.
How are we today?
I hope you'll enjoy this class,
because during the time
we spend together,
we'll be seeing
a lot of beautiful things.
There's no room for ugliness
in Renaissance Art.
Just beautiful art.
Absolutely beautiful art.
-He's beautiful.
-Yeah. He's Mr. Beautiful.
Okay then, let's get started.
Open your brochures.
That evening,
Ariel went to meet Livia.
Livia?
-Clara. Hi. How are you?
-How are you?
Fine, how are you?
-Fine. How's Sid and the kid?
-They are fine, thank you.
-Tell Sid Grandma's upset.
-She is?
He's the only grandson
she never sees.
He works too much.
But don't worry, I'll scold him.
Are you alone?
Yes, I'm having a drink
to relax a little.
Why don't you join me
and my friends?
-I was just leaving.
-Good evening ladies.
Livia pretended
she didn't know Ariel.
Son of a bitch!
Damn it!
Think about it, Oscar.
What's our favorite movie?
"The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai."
We both like basketball,
we live in the same place.
Now you make believe
you're dating Luna like I did.
-Are we the same person?
-What's that, Yuri?
What if we're the same guy
living in two bodies?
Aren't we getting closer,
looking more like each other?
-What if it's The Big Fusion?
-What fusion?
The Big Fusion, two guys asleep
in separate bodies,
who become one body
when they wake up.
That's disgusting, Yuri.
I'll never be you.
I don't like Buckaroo Banzai.
-You think you don't.
-See you, Yuri.
This is amazing.
I have all of them, Oscar.
Which is your favorite?
-I don't know. They're all good.
-Make a guess, Oscar.
Which would you take
to a deserted island?
I'd take this one.
"Bésame mucho" in Brazil.
You like it more
than "Supersonico"?
I think so.
More than "Among Friends"?
Enough about that, Dad.
Let's change the subject.
I've had it with Ray Conniff.
You're not a fan, honey.
I bet Oscar's not bored.
Of course not, I'd talk about
his music all night long.
We could, but we won't.
Let's talk about something else.
Anything else.
-Fine, how about grandkids?
-Grandkids?
Yes, when can I have one, Oscar?
-I don't know. We'll see.
-None of that either, Dad.
-Why not?
-Because.
-Okay, don't get upset.
-I'm not upset.
How's work, Oscar?
Being a VP must be a drag.
-Don't remind me.
-At least it pays well?
Yes, that it does.
She humiliated me, Cesar.
I was humiliated.
Why would she?
No idea, that doesn't matter.
What matters is my revenge.
Leave it alone, Ariel.
A good life is the best payback.
The best payback is a good life?
Dumbest thing I ever heard.
Why?
She humiliated me,
she made a fool of me,
and we're even, is that it?
That's ridiculous.
What's going on, Karin?
Where are our clients?
Weren't you going to call
some contacts,
to fill the club up
with who knows who?
-Calm down, it's not that easy.
-You know what to do, right?
-What?
-Start escorting again.
Really, Ariel? Forget it.
I'm not escorting again.
Why not? Why?
Why do women have to be so crazy?
Why?
-Let's go to the movies?
-No, thanks.
Okay.
-Bye.
-Bye.
Hi, my name is Vicky.
I'd like to place an ad.
I thought Dad would never stop
talking about Ray Conniff.
Guess what
we can talk about next time.
-I've had it, Luna.
-With what?
-Pretending we're dating.
-Fine, then let's stop pretending.
Let's be a real couple.
I don't want to go back
to being a gigolo and a loser.
Don't say that
about the man I love.
I love you too. But I need to be rich
first. That's important to me.
I just need more time.
Will you wait for me? Please?
Alright then. No problem.
I will wait for you.
-You swear?
-I swear.
So I told Catia
she couldn't work like that.
That it wasn't right.
You know what she said? Nothing.
What could she say? Nothing.
She wouldn't dare say a thing.
-But she kept quiet. She's no fool.
-I'll be right back, Aunt.
-Hello.
-Hello. Vicky?
-Hello.
-Yes. Speaking.
She is Bellini's Mary Magdalene.
Observe the folded arms.
It's like if she's trying
to hide her bosom.
It looks like she is trying
to suffocate her sensuality.
It's precisely that blend
of prudishness and sex,
that makes her one of the most
attractive women, in the history of art.
This painting is just beautiful.
Mister beautiful
can't take his eyes off you.
-I know. I have to do something.
-Ask him out?
I'd love to, but I can't.
Sorry, Ariel. I had to do that.
If Sid heard I was meeting
another guy at a bar last night,
I wouldn't get a dime
for divorcing him.
-What do you want?
-Help me to carry out my plan.
If it works,
he'll reach an agreement with me,
pay me a huge settlement,
and you'll get your share.
-Fine. What do I do?
-Hit me.
Hit you?
Yes, and I'll tell the cops
it was Sid who hit me.
Livia, you deserve
a good thrashing.
But now, the last thing
I wanna do is help you.
Damn! I'm stuck in the middle
of a paradox.
-Who is it?
-Vicky.
Come in.
It's okay, Livia. Tell me all about it.
What happened?
It was Ariel. Ariel, my ex-pimp.
That son of a bitch.
He's stalking me.
I don't know what else to do.
Can you believe Michelangelo
despised the emotions?
He said that genuine art
never made anyone shed a tear.
But when I see the Sistine Chapel,
I do shed a tear.
You know why?
Because it's beautiful.
See you next time.
Is your friend okay?
She walked out of my class.
She's fine, she just decided
not to continue.
She did? But why?
-You want to know why?
-Sure.
She's married.
-What's the problem?
-You're the problem.
-Renata, do me a favor.
-Yes?
-I need a student's email.
-Sure.
Greta, can I have a beer?
I'll have one more
before going to the club.
-Sid.
-Son of a bitch!
Livia!
-What's going on?
-It's him. He hit me.
-What? Are you insane?
-Stay away from me.
-I swear I never touched her.
-Yeah? Look at his hand.
Look at my face.
Look at his hand. You beast!
Stop lying, Livia!
You'll never see you son again.
Never again. You beast.
This world is full of bastards.
And they are everywhere.
Except in this crappy club.
Damn it, Karin.
Where are those clients?
Damn it!
Didn't you offer those
hotshots a month free?
Why didn't they come?
Even for free?
It's like an empty restaurant.
Nobody goes to an empty place.
-We're totally out of style.
-How do we get back in style?
We need something new
and exclusive.
-Like what?
-I don't know yet.
Mia woke up thinking about
what she did the day before.
She showered,
had breakfast,
and went out.
And forgot to take her pills.
Hi.
Sorry, I got an email saying,
my German Metaphysics class
was here, but I guess not.
No, no, your class is actually
right here, and right now, with me.
We have a limited amount
of time to live,
and also a limited number
of heartbeats.
We can't increase
the amount of time we live,
but we can increase
our heartbeats.
That's what art is for, Magali.
And of all the works of art, the most
beautiful, the most beautiful of all,
the most beautiful
in the entire world is you.
You are beautiful.
Very beautiful.
-I can't.
-Why not?
I swore on my partner's life.
He could die if I cheat on him.
Perfect.
Don't feel bad, honey.
Oscar was great.
But you're too good for him.
You're wonderful and I know
you'll find someone much better.
No, Mom, I'll have nothing
to do with men for a while.
I'll focus on my job
and educating myself,
hanging out with my girlfriends,
travel, anything but dating guys.
Instead of being the nice girl
with a family and a fiancé,
I was the nice girl
who discarded love and sex.
Don't overdo it, honey.
We need sex once in a while.
I need to freshen up a little.
I'll be right back.
Of all the lies I ever told my parents,
that was the hardest.
Because it wasn't really a lie.
Oscar and I had really split up.
To clear up my mind,
I went behind the restaurant,
to get some not so fresh air.
-You shouldn't smoke.
-Sorry, I'll put it out.
You'd better.
I just need to relax.
I'm leaving.
How can you smoke this?
-I'm leaving. Can you just drop it?
-No way.
Promise never to smoke
this crap again.
-Fine. I promise, okay?
-Okay.
-Still want to relax?
-What?
This is top quality.
See the difference?
This is good stuff.
You really scared me.
I couldn't see a girl like you
smoking that crap.
You work here?
I supply the restaurant
with my organic produce.
-Really?
-Yes.
Even the weed is organic.
But I don't sell weed.
-What a shame.
-Right.
But if you liked the weed,
try the tomatoes.
Thanks.
I should get going.
Don't forget you promised
not to smoke any of that crap.
I won't.
That same day,
Sid's attorney phoned Ariel,
offering a lot of money
to testify in court,
that Sid hadn't assaulted Livia,
but Ariel instead.
To which Ariel sighed and said:
My friend, no man on Earth
is capable of knocking me out.
Mia.
Mia!
-Sorry, Aunt, I got distracted.
-Are those copies ready?
Aunt, I need to go.
I'll phone you.
-Where are you going?
-I'll explain later.
Mia!
When I told you how I felt
about servicing my clients,
I only mentioned the good side,
but there's also a bad side.
I paid a very high price
for choosing this path.
I don't care.
I'm willing to pay the price.
I almost cheated on you today.
-Why are you telling me this?
-I came to a conclusion.
-What conclusion?
-I can only be faithful by having sex.
Are you insane?
What do you mean?
I need to escort again.
That isn't cheating, right?
I'll satisfy my urge by working
and will continue faithful to you.
It's the only way
I can be faithful to you. I love you.
The next day,
Livia went to see Ariel.
Hi, Ariel.
-What do you want, Livia?
-I made a fine deal with Sid.
I'll withdraw the charges
and get a great settlement.
-Would you like a drink?
-No, thank you.
-I'm glad you're back, Magali.
-We're a team again.
We just need one more thing.
Clients.
I have an idea
to get our clients back.
-What idea?
-Introducing a new Karin.
-A new Karin?
-What's that supposed to mean?
Didn't you say
our clients want me back?
Yes, but you refuse to.
And I'm not escorting again.
I need a girl to replace me.
A younger, prettier girl,
who's better in the sack.
A girl that's trained
to provide pleasure.
One that's not available now,
the country's most exclusive escort.
Her first job will be raffled here at a
party, only for the créme de la créme.
So, who's this new Karin?
End of episode 3